About Ausable River Camping
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Reviews (484)
What Guests Are Saying
Ausable River Camping offers a beautiful and serene environment, with spacious, well-maintained sites and picturesque views of the river. Campers appreciate the remote, rustic charm and the opportunities for fishing and hiking. While there are some concerns regarding ticks, road conditions, noise from generators, and occasional issues with campsite bookings, many visitors still express a strong desire to return for another experience in nature.
What Guests Are Saying
Ausable River Camping offers a beautiful and serene environment, with spacious, well-maintained sites and picturesque views of the river. Campers appreciate the remote, rustic charm and the opportunities for fishing and hiking. While there are some concerns regarding ticks, road conditions, noise from generators, and occasional issues with campsite bookings, many visitors still express a strong desire to return for another experience in nature.
Review Summary
Dean S
VerifiedMay 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 002D, Loop: Alcona Pond
I hesitate to rave because it will become popular! We loved our time on the AuSable River! Wake up every day to the sound of water rushing by and lots of wildlife to view. What's not to like. Hard to adjust to no cell service, but we survived!
Robert A
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 007D, Loop: Alcona Pond
Great campsite. Clean easy to find. Great canoeing
Adam H
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 077D, Loop: Foote Pond
Was hoping to do a little fishing from the campsite, however it is a very steep drop off to the river. The site was very isolated and quiet.
Sean B
VerifiedMay 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 002D, Loop: Alcona Pond
Well I love that this is not circle camping, and can be reserved, state and federal backpacking are not good for me as they are first come first serve. This site is nice full sun, ease of access to the lake, and further from the airport main city and light sources, good spots for tent, nice view, have been here a couple of times. 2 notes one rocks contain water do not put near fire, that is why you often see broken, or fragmented rocks by fires, and help the trees do not transport fire wood. I would like to see some tree replants, with more resilient native species, at this site.
Rich B
VerifiedMay 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 048D, Loop: Sawmill Point
good luck getting a site
Ryan F
VerifiedMay 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 089D, Loop: Foote Pond
GPS is wrong, don’t follow it. River access ruined by too many felled trees in water. Seems like the forest service or park rangers cut down and chopped up trees and left the logs and debris everywhere. Site was muddy and no good tent spots. 4x4 recommended if rain is on the forecast I wouldn’t risk bringing a trailer or a camper. Lots of potholes and muddy hills we almost got stuck. Hunters and fisherman frequent this spot so we got many unwanted “visitors” and some old guys who appeared to be a couple with a dog kept coming to our spot to “check on us”. Better spots to be found in the same network of campsites.
Ashley A
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 051D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Beautiful view, nice size for a family trip.
Richard B
VerifiedDecember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 011D, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North
Had a great time, tent camping along the AuSable Rive in November was fun. The third day had 4 inches of snow, just beautiful.
Rick D
VerifiedNovember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 022C, Loop: Loud Pond
It was very beautiful and very peaceful
Gary I
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 049D, Loop: Sawmill Point
It was a beautiful time of the year to go camping.
Location Ausable River Camping
Address:
5761 North Skeel Avenue
Oscoda, MI, 48750
United States
Designated campsites are spread along 55 miles of river shoreline between the AuSable River Access at 4001 Bridge (7 miles northwest of Glennie, MI) to near the Whirlpool AuSable River Access (4 miles west of Oscoda, MI).
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The campground is accessible via US Highway 23, which is approximately 10 miles to the east, providing connections to other major roads in the area.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.6511 / -84.0994
Elevation: 286 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
